Pheasant season 2026-27: when each state opens
Pheasant season dates for 2026-27, each taken from the state wildlife agency's own season page or regulations (checked November 6, 2026). Many states run a youth hunt or a resident-only opener before the regular season, and some split the state into zones, so each state page lists every season. Pick a state for its dates and free public land maps, which Cartahaven shows your GPS position on with no signal.
Licenses, units and bag limits differ. Always read your state's regulations.
| State | First season opens |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
| Montana | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
| North Dakota | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
| South Dakota | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
| Wisconsin | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| Iowa | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| Ohio | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| Illinois | Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| Texas | Saturday, December 5, 2026 |